Category Archives: European Rugby

United Rugby Championship Launch: Chris Farrell (Munster) – Irishrugby.ie – September 20 2021

Farrell: ‘Hungry’ Munster Revving Up For URC’s Opening Rounds By Daire Walsh As he heads into his fifth season with the province, Munster centre Chris Farrell is more excited than ever about the challenges that lie ahead. Since joining Munster from Top … Continue reading

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World Cup Qualifier Build-Up To Italy: Sam Monaghan – Irishrugby.ie – September 16 2021

Monaghan: Hard Pill To Swallow, But We’ll Come Back Stronger By Daire Walsh It may not have ended the way she wanted it to, but Ireland second row Sam Monaghan is glad to have picked up her first cap in Monday’s Rugby World … Continue reading

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United Rugby Championship Launch: Kieran Treadwell (Ulster) – Irishrugby.ie – September 16 2021

Treadwell: Having The Fans Back Gives Us A Massive Lift By Daire Walsh Ulster lock Kieran Treadwell has said an increased level of accountability within the playing group will be key if the northern province are to get their hands on silverware … Continue reading

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United Rugby Championship Launch: Garry Ringrose (Leinster) – Irishrugby.ie – September 16 2021

Ringrose ‘Excited And Motivated’ For Challenges Ahead By Daire Walsh Having been a spectator for Leinster’s pre-season win over Harlequins, centre Garry Ringrose is greatly encouraged by the return of supporters to matches on a more consistent basis. While the Aviva Stadium … Continue reading

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Pre-Season Friendly: Leinster V Harlequins – The Irish Examiner – September 11 2021

Johnny Sexton leads the scoring as Leinster defeat Harlequins Making his first appearance in five months, Ireland captain Sexton supplied the bonuses to a third-minute breakthrough try from Conor O’Brien DAIRE WALSH Leinster 40 Harlequins 21  Leinster continued their preparations … Continue reading

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Pre-Season Friendly: Leinster V Harlequins – The Irish Times – September 11 2021

Johnny Sexton marks return to action with a try as Leinster see off Harlequins Leo Cullen’s side run in six tries at the Aviva stadium in pre-season match Daire Walsh at the Aviva Stadium Leinster 40 Harlequins 21 Johnny Sexton enjoyed … Continue reading

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UEFA Europa Conference League Third Qualifying Round Second Leg: KF Teuta Durres V Shamrock Rovers – The Tallaght Echo (Online) – August 12 2021

Rovers progress to Conference League play-offs with commanding win in Albania Daire Walsh Rory Gaffney struck a brace of goals at the Elbasan Arena this evening to give Shamrock Rovers a 2-0 victory against KF Teuta Durrës of Albania in … Continue reading

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Rugby Feature Interview: Cian Prendergast (Connacht Rugby) – The Kildare Nationalist – April 6 2021

RUGBY: THE CIAN PRENDERGAST INTERVIEW Suncroft’s Cian Prendergast Not Resting On His Laurels By Daire Walsh SINCE joining the western province in June of last year, Suncroft’s Cian Prendergast has enjoyed a steady rise up the ranks of Connacht rugby. … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Heineken Champions Cup Round Of 16 – Munster V Toulouse – Press Association – April 3 2021

Munster boss laments missed chance against Toulouse Munster head coach Johann van Graan lamented a missed second-half opportunity as having a major bearing on their 40-33 Champions Cup last-16 defeat to Toulouse. After the French giants levelled at 23-23, Munster … Continue reading

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Fergus McFadden Feature Interview: The Kildare Nationalist – March 23 2021

RUGBY: FERGUS MCFADDEN FEATURE INTERVIEW The Wearer Of Suncroft, Clongowes, Cill Dara, Leinster And Ireland Shirts By Daire Walsh IN the six months since he officially brought his career to a close, Suncroft’s Fergus McFadden has come to terms with … Continue reading

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